Title IX

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  • Click Here To Report A Title IX Incident

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and activities. Millikin University is committed to providing a campus culture of respect that is free from sex discrimination and sexual misconduct of all forms.

    “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of  sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

    — 20 U.S.C. § 1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106

  • Millikin University takes all reports of Sexual Harassment seriously. Conduct prohibited under Millikin University Title IX Policy includes: 

    Sexual Harassment is any conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one of the following:

    • Quid Pro Quo Harassment: An employee of the University conditioning the provision of an aid, benefit, or service of the University on an individual’s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct.
    • Hostile Environment Harassment: Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive it effectively denies a person equal access to the school’s education program or activity; or
    • Specific Offenses, including:
      • Sexual Assault
      • Dating Violence
      • Domestic Violence
      • Stalking 

    Sex-Based Discrimination is unequal or disadvantageous treatment of an individual or group of individuals based on gender or sex including, but not limited to, athletics, clubs, educational programs.

  • If you believe you may have experienced, know of someone who may have experienced, or know of an alleged incident of sexual harassment or related misconduct, you can report it directly to any Title IX officer listed below:

    Todd Ray, Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer

    Email: taray@millikin.edu 
    Office: Shilling 205 
    Phone: 217-362-6416

     

    Wallace Southerland, Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Vice President of Student Affairs

    Email: wsoutherland@millikin.edu 
    Office: University Commons, 3rd Floor 
    Phone: 217-424-6395

     

    Brittany Gates, Title IX Specialist

    Email: bgates@millikin.edu

    Reports may also be made via the email address TitleIX@millikin.edu. Reports submitted through this address will be responded to within twelve (12) hours.

     

    Campus Conduct Hotline

    An anonymous report can also be expressed

    to the Campus Conduct Hotline at 866.943.5787 or www.intouchwebsite.com/CCH1959

    Amnesty: It is imperative that Complainants and witnesses report sexual harassment without fear of potential consequences for certain minor policy violations. The University offers amnesty from certain minor Student Handbook violations for Complainants and Witnesses.

    All employees at Millikin University are identified as mandatory reporters. Mandatory reporters have a duty to report Sexual Harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. 

    To speak to a confidential resource, contact Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center at 217.428.0770.

  • After a report is received, the Title IX Coordinator will oversee the following process:

    title IX flow chart

  • Center for Prevention of Abuse

    Provides a full range of victim assistance and resources 
    Crisis Hotline 1-800-559-SAFE (7233)

     

    National Sexual Assault Hotline

    Call: (800) 656-4673 
    Live Chat: www.rainn.org

     

    Decatur Memorial Hospital:

    (Individuals can receive sexual assault forensic exams at this location) 
    2300 N Edward Street, Decatur, IL 62526 
    217.876.8121 
    https://memorial.health/decatur-memorial-hospital/overview/

     

    Millikin Counseling Services:

    Millikin Student Mental and Behavioral Health Services (SMBH)  
    SMBH provides students with free counseling services and referral to community services, if needed.  
    217-424-6360

     

    LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
    The EAP is available to all employees and their dependents and offers support with mental, physical and emotional well-being.  
    877-234-5151

     

    Millikin Office of Public Safety

    Walker Hall 
    217.464.8888

     

    Growing Strong

    Growing Strong is a rape crisis center in Decatur that provides healing services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, and their significant others and also serves as Millikin’s confidential reporting resource. 

    270 West Prairie Ave, 217-428-0770, http://www.growingstrongcenter.org

     

    Dove, Inc.

    Dove is a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seek to coordinate efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. Dove works for justice, equality, and understanding among all people. 

    302 South Union Street, 217-428-6616, http://www.doveinc.org/

     

    Supportive Measures: Supportive Measures are individualized resources or services implemented by the Title IX Coordinator to restore and preserve access to the University’s programs and activities. These can be implemented with or without a Formal Complaint. Examples include:

    • Access to counseling services
    • Academic adjustments, e.g. deadline extensions
    • Mutual restrictions on contact
    • Increased security measures
    • Student employment adjustments
    • Housing relocation

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Title IX provides that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The University acknowledges its obligation under Title IX and is committed to complying with all Title IX requirements.

    While it is often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than Athletics and applies to many programs at Millikin University. While compliance with the law is everyone’s responsibility at Millikin, listed below are the individuals who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance.

    Whistleblower Protection

    Millikin University encourages all members of the campus community to make know allegations of suspected or actual misconduct existing within the University. This policy is intended to protect members of the University community from retaliatory action for engaging in good faith disclosure of alleged unlawful practices or suspected misconduct.

    Illinois Board of Higher Education Complaint Site

    Should you wish to register a complaint against Millikin with the Illinois Board of Higher Education, a complaint may be filed within their system at https://complaints.ibhe.org. Prior to registering a complaint, you must first make all attempts to resolve the matter directly with Millikin. Information on Millikin’s complaint procedures may be found within the student handbook, and/or course catalog. After you have made attempts to resolve your issue(s), IBHE may intercede depending upon pertinent laws governing agency oversight.